Senator Reed Defends War Time Food Policy Debate
The piece reports Senator Reed of Missouri attacking the first food control bill and warning against a government food dictatorship. It cites praise for the Lever Bill to shift control from private to public hands and argues for price stability benefiting farmers and producers over monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Missouri
Boston Daily Christian Science Monitor
United States
Congress
Beet Trust
Herbert C. Hoover
Parliament backs women’s suffrage in first test vote
The House of Commons approved universal female suffrage by a 330 majority this week. The piece argues the war accelerates gender equality, noting past eras mocked women in battle and urging abolition of male privilege to achieve universal brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Uyton
Universal Brotherhood
Daniels Presses Rhode Island Authorities to Clean Newport Camps
Secretary Daniels appeals to the Rhode Island governor to reform conditions at Newport naval training camps. He denounces toleration of gambling drinking and prostitution among volunteers saying thousands of the finest youths have offered their lives for the nation and deserve a virtuous environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Rhode Island
Newport
Government to protect youths from moral danger during mobilization
An editorial warns local and state officials to enforce laws to shield young men drafted for naval service from alcohol and vice. It cites Secretary Daniels and Newport as failing to curb dens of vice, urging nationwide abolition of saloons gambling houses and prostitution near camps. Mothers are urged to press Congress to keep soldiers clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Daniels
Rhode Island
Secretary of the Navy
Newport
Washington
Congress
South Dakota urged for federal coal pool to solve shortage
A congressional excerpt urges government supervised pooling of coal production and transportation to avert a winter fuel crisis. The piece criticizes private mine operators for greed and calls for government agency control, with South Dakota highlighted as a key beneficiary if supply is secured for munitions and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Commission
United States
Navy Department
South Dakota
Northwest
Onestess Endorses Federal Mark Commission Recommendations
Onestess should earnestly and vigorously back the federal Mark Commission's recommendations to ensure consistent standards. The advisory panel urges decisive action to align policy with nationwide guidelines and strengthen regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onestess
Federal
Mark Commission
Huron Slacker Made His Brags
Mike Stipieh a laborer in Northwestern mallow yards was arrested after a coast guard public boast in a local saloon. He denied knowledge of registration and claimed innocence, while federal authorities provide instructions for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Mike Stipieh
Mallowd
Stiplelt
Traitble
United States
Our Slackers Held at Huron
Huron South Dakota reports a roll of dishonor with four men arrested for not registering. Marty in the week Charles Hubble was taken in, and on Wednesday Mike Sfipleth, an Austrian, was detained by police. Peter Seiber and Steve Zivieh, two Austrians, were found and to be turned over to federal authorities in Sioux Falls. Authorities expect more arrests soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. 1
Uien
Marty
Charles Hubble
Mike Sfipleth
Pridkey
Dore
Peter Seiber
Steve Zivieh
Mitchell Worth Seven Million in City Assessments
Mitchell’s aggregate wealth this year totals seven million dollars as compiled for the books. City assessor WW Anderson reports real estate at 5.5649 million, personal property at 2.045 million, with autos totaling 156,755 and 684 machines listed. The city council will meet this evening in a special session at the city hall to consider assessments and hear complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
WW. Anderson
Mitchell
Asessor
Plump and Thin Athletes to Play in Benefit Game
Two Mitchell amateurs plan a Tuesday evening benefit game at Hitcheack Park for the Red Cross. The rosters include Pascoe, Joreenson, Jindee, Jide, Berd Dingler, Becker, Burns, Jorgenson, Broadbent, Roean, Wavens, Lahey, Brink, Delaney, Smith, Wells, Shannon, Brink, and Dobson. Admission goes to the Read Cross. ticket sales by Vine women begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Hitcheack Park
Bint Pascone
Val Joreenson
Jimmy Jindee
Soime
Loine
Lone
Good Roads Man Dies in Florida
John Peterson a prominent Lawrence county pioneer and former county commissioner died in Florida after years of promoting road improvements in the Black Hills. Known as Good Roads Peterson he advocated liberal funding and oversaw road projects locally before his health decline prompted the move south.
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Box
S. 1
Florida
John Peterson
Lawrence County
Black Hills
Peterson
Fireman Honored for Eighteen Years Service in Sisseton
Sisseton South Dakota June 22. A testimonial badge is presented to HH J Cortelyou chief of the local volunteer fire department marking eighteen years of service. Cortelyou is noted as one of the best known officers in the state’s volunteer fire departments.
Local Red Cross Drive Pushed By Fulton Farmers Group
Mitchell campaigns for 19000 toward Red Cross relief as local fund drive begins. Baron Bros store pledges 10 percent of gross sales, Boy Scouts promote campaigns, and 2000 contributor tags prepared at Red Cross HQ. Jasper Local No 174 plans federal farm loan info meeting July 8 to explain new cooperative loan options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Bros
Federal
Mitchells
Red Grass War Fund
Huson
Aithouel
Duounis
Venter- Huttons
Work for All at Red Cross
A community drive encourages women of Mitehed to sew and prepare Red Cross supplies for the First American Army to send to France. A sewing class began with 25 women meeting weekly, with plans for daily sessions, plus home projects. Boys will assemble comfort packs for convalescing soldiers, and volunteers may contribute writing paper and toiletries. Local lumbermen may donate box materials and carpenters are needed to build boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
Atlantic
Mitehed
Qin
Asain
Hime
Lumbernmien
Fmp
Judge Probes Liquor Sales In Municipal Court
Judge W M Tierbert questions defendants about where they obtain liquor in a bid to curb drunkenness. Three men Anidrew Barkland Kasutton and Wu A Gor Ham Barney Westdort and Thos Wheeer faced perjury risk after refusing to pay a cash bond. Barkland and Gorham received eight days each. Sutton got eight days for disturbing a file camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MM. Tierbert
Muudge
Anidrew
Barkland
Kasutton
A. Gor Ham
Barney Westdorfft
Wheeer
Ellpin
W. A. Gorham
Gorham
Sutton
Er. B. Owens
Havre
Mont
Dudge Herbert
Train schedule changes announced by Milwaukee railroad
The Milwaukee railroad announces new schedules effective July 1, shifting eastern departures ahead by one hour. Key changes include Train No. 504 leaving Rapid City at 6:20 p.m. for Murdo and Train No. 4 from Murdo to Chamberlain with various intermediate stops. freight and western routes adjust similarly. The Wastings and Dakota division and the Sioux City and Dakota division may follow with proportional time card updates, to be announced in five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Ripid City
Murdoo
Murdo
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Sanborn
Reverry Mitchell
Alan. Oas
Rapid
Min Street Jitney Shinings Stir Sunday Debate
Two downtown shine parlors clash over Sunday hours and pricing. One shop backed a Sunday rest policy while the other threatened a five cent shine price if closed. A sign announced the five cent price drawing crowds as tensions peaked and the mayorarrest followed.
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Lower Min Street
Theo
Gazellus
Wells
Gagellis
Car overturns in Gold Run Creek rescue observed
Lead, June 24. While prying over a car that had turned turtle in Gold Run creek between jack and Deadwood Monday night James Quinn suffered a broken leg and Chester Arkell of Deadwood were returning Honey when they observed a car with occupants running, overturning in the waters. They pried the car over and found Mrs Al Livingston and Will McLaine Hin of Lead badly bruised but not seriously injured. The accident is similar to many that have befallen speeders on the highway.
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Lead
S. 1
Gold Run Creek
Iack
Deadwood
James Quinn
Jes Die
Chester Arkell
Honey
Higitson
Enesine
Golden
al Livingston
Will McLaineh- Hin
Town of Norbeck Comes Into Being
A new town named Norbeck appears at the junction of major railroads in northeastern South Dakota. It sits on productive farmland and is backed by eastern investors. The Minneapolis & St. Louis railroad company plans to establish a Polish tiners colony nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Norbeck
Chicase
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Minneapolis
Farmers of Menna territory report bumper corn crop
Farmers in the Menna area celebrate their first season corn harvest. Philip Nusz sold 3,000 bushels at 1.53 dollars per bushel while holding 56 bushels for higher prices. Several nearby farmers sold over 1,000 bushels each. In six days Joel elevators paid about 50,000 dollars for corn marketed here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menna
Juine
Philip Nusz
Joel Elevators
Grasshoppers Threaten Alfalfa Crops In Pierre Region
Pierre South Dakota June 25 farmers report a new grasshopper surge as warm weather tightens soils and newly cut alfalfa fields. Garden areas already see voracious feeding with swarm sizes small but numbers rising. Poison applied to infected plants shows early effect on the vanguard. observers await how much damage occurs and whether the infestation expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Aericultural College
Hiter Seatson
Farmers Cooperative Reports $25,000 Profit
Poland Ll D reports at the annual stockholders meeting that the farmers' cooperative company operating an elevator and lumber business in this city earned nearly $25,000 in the past year from those operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Abandon Rail Project Delayed Between Belle Fourche and Miles City
Belle Fourche announces the proposed railroad line to Miles City Montana is abandoned for the year due to high construction costs. Disappointment follows the halt after officials confirmed the stoppage of work for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S.J
Belle Pourche
Miles City
Mont
Explosion at Beresford factory injures workers
Beresford reports a gasoline flare incident causing serious burns to Thomas Youngs of a local firm. Eyewitnesses save his life by rushing to extinguish the flames after the burning liquid was thrown onto him.
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Beresford
Thomas Youngs
Absolute prohibition eyed as war measure in Congress
Generess reports that national prohibition will be enacted as a war measure before the special session ends. The plan ties prohibition to food measures and bans use of foodstuffs to make alcohol. A 1917 harvest note from Mitchell praises local wheat and forecasts a banner yield.
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Generess
Whon
Tlolaple
South Dakota
Levsue
Washington
Ialsiapite
Ational League
tWotsple
Webble
Vetyae
Congress
Olio
Mitchell
Egg storage increases with rising holdings
Washington D C June 26 Holdings reported by egg storages show a larger total on June 15 than the same date last season for the first time since storage records began in 1946. May to June figures reveal higher placements and overall butter holdings also rising, with year over year increases noted in storage activity and stock levels.
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Washington
D. G
YHA
Une
Webster Boy Dies in Army Training
A Webster, South Dakota, telegram reports John Amundson has died in San Diego California while serving in the army. He enlisted several months ago and trained at San Diego. Death resulted from an abscess.
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Webster
Ss. D
San Diego
Gal
John Amundson
Weo
Ohe Reephir
Dewi
Roosevelt Sons to Join Pershing's Expeditionary Force
Washington June 22 Theodore Roosevelt Jim and Lieut Archie Roosevelt sons of Col Theodore Roosevelt will be sent to France as part of Gen Pershing's Expeditionary force at an early date. No information yet on whether they will serve as officers of the line or staff.
Miners Return After Wage Settlement at Bald Mountain
In the Bald Mountain district of the Black Hills near Trojan S.D. miners resume work after a walkout following a wage dispute. The agreement sets daily pay from 3 50 to 4 4 per day for all workers.
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Trojan
S. B
Bald Mountain
Black Hills
Here
Canned Goods Prices Soar From Wholesalers to Retail
Washington reports the federal Trade Commission findings on canned goods pricing. Wholesalers pay about 7.5 cents more per can for corn and 6.5 cents for tomatoes and peas, while retailers sell corn at 27 cents, peas at 25 cents, and tomatoes at 20 cents. The commission says a portion of the price rise reflects aiming to curb speculative pricing, noting last year’s pack sold to canners at lower, more stable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Federal Ride Commission
Leine
Consuterihiy
State urged to aid crops and conserve food during war effort
South Dakota bankers and public leaders urged nationwide food production and conservation at the annual South Dakota Bankers Association meeting in Huron. President J Bolamberton of Sioux Falls called for farms to boost output for domestic use and for sending surplus to Europe, as 200 bankers from across the state attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
da In
Perishio
State College
Atles
South Dakota
Gma
Thie Association
Medberg
tHuren
Plinn Beebe
Ipswhell
J. Bolamberton
Bo O W. Gaebel
The
American Bankers’ Assavciation
Dir. Perishio
Bird dog fine at large cited in Lane arrest
The only state bird dog violation arrest so far this year occurred in Lane where the owner defied a formal notice and pleaded guilty. A $10 fine plus costs was imposed leaving the law in effect through next Saturday with warnings issued to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piermes
State
Cme Department
Lane
Liv
Ielion
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
Notice is given that Joseph Spielman filed with the Davison County Court a petition for Letters of Administration for the estate of Massie A Spielman deceased. A hearing is set for Saturday July 10 at 10:00 AM in the court room at the Mitchell courthouse. Any interested party may appear and contest the petition. Dated Mitchell SD June 10, 1917. Judge O GC Thompson.
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County Cone
Mesere A.syleman
South Dakota
Joseph Spielman
Vincent Dob Spielman
Joseph Thomas Sypielman
Stell Bb
Werkyviet
Mary J. Sarazine
Kan
Massie
A. Spielman
Gort
Massie O Spielman
Toewitt
Milchedl
Davison County
Hermes
Mitchell, S. D
O. GC
Thompson
Foreclosure Notice on Mitchell Real Estate
Notice is given that Beach Crary holds a mortgage on Lot six in Block three Spangler Swindler sub-division in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. The mortgage dated July 24 1910 to Belle Bard Smith and W R Stith and recorded March 1 1947 faces foreclosure for 390.08 principal 360.00 interest 80.08 attorney fee 25.00 costs. Sale at Davison County Courthouse front door Mitchell on August 3 1947 at 10:00 AM by sheriff under power of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bard Smith
W. R. Stith
Davison County
South Dakota
Welock
Paige
Mitchell
Lock
Mitehell
Spangler & Swindler
Rooof M. Tl
Rowley
Jane 2Ath
Spaneler & Thiney
Morlengee
Beach Crary
Murlgagee
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Republican
Federal Trade Commission
R. C
Fulton Farmers Will
Jasper Jocal No
Palton Barmers Auducational and Cooperative Union
Eharee
Cgoneress
Federal Building
Lower Main Street
S. C
W. A. Baldwin
Tfomestoke Company
Hollaple
Hall
KF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. 2. Cheney
NAT
Bank OF Commerce
Ohio
Perisho
South Nakota
Davison
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